IMPLICATIONS OF TC-99M DIPHOSPHONATE BONE SCAN ON TREATMENT OF PRIMARY BREAST-CANCER

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  • 1 January 1977
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 61  (7) , 1249-1252
Abstract
The 99mTc diphosphonate scan is important in the study of primary breast cancer. The short-term prognosis for scan positive patients is poor. Serial bone scans provide a safe and reliable prognostic index in patients following mastectomy. By correlating the scan with biochemical tumor markers, a matrix of diagnostic tests may be developed that is capable of identifying high-risk patients who may benefit from systemic therapy.